Eric's Piano School

The Holistic Musician is hosted by California-based Biochemical Zen-Buddhist pianist Eric Rinehart documenting the wide ranging aspects of lifestyle choice that effect our ability to fully express ourselves as musicians. A Holistic Musician knows that topics of spirituality, nutrition, exercise, health finances, business, branding, messaging creativity, and marketing in addition to musical performance/pedagogy/composition need to be addressed to achieve musically at the highest level.

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Episodes

24 - Survey Results How to Imrove Your Musicianship Through Lifestyle Design

Learn the conclusions and results from Eric's study with the Harmonious Musician Podcast facebook group! Take the survey yourself: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/398QFS6

Nov 10, 2017•18 min

23 - Holistic Musician Lifestyle Rebrand - No More Musical Minds

Join Eric in the Holistic Musician Lifestyle and understand why he rebranded to the Holistic Musician Lifestyle Rebrand from the Musical Minds Podcast. TL;DR The Holistic Musician cares about nutrition, exercise, purpose, business, well-being, messaging, branding, creativity, AND spirituality… — all to enhance their effectiveness as a musician. Thanks for listening to the Holistic Musician Lifestyle Podcast. If you enjoyed the show, LEAVE A REVIEW. Have a comment, want to hear something specific...

Nov 06, 2017•7 min

Preparing for a Recital - MMP 020

Join our mailing list! eepurl.com/cLiqCb Today Jake and Eric talk about their most recent experiences with performing for other people. Jake just finished up his first year in Grad School as a Viola Performance major by playing his juries for his teachers and other faculty. Jake shares his own experience and preparation tactics for these. Meanwhile, Eric has an upcoming piano recital where he is sharing his preparation process and the mindset he is holding to maintain a steady mind and avoiding ...

May 18, 2017•29 min

How to stay motivated in music - MMP 18

Join our mailing list! eepurl.com/cLiqCb Today we talk about the mental shift in being perfect. Is it causing you undue stress? Cultivate your growth mindset and just be hungry to grow each day. Jake and Eric talk about perfection, what it means to them, a shift to the words perfection and accuracy. A nice short format for you! ★If you wish to donate towards the podcast follow the link below www.gofundme.com/ericrinehartpiano All funds go towards sustaining my living as a full-time musician and ...

May 09, 2017•15 min

What's the Difference between Scales and Keys? Episode 16 Audio-Blog on Music

Ever ponder the question of how to distinguish scales from keys when playing music? Understand the importance of keys and the true purpose scales play and helping us better think in a key. Learn how to better understand music. Learn the primary chords that make up almost EVERY pop song in modern day music. Learn how to remain creative in music writing. Join our mailing list! eepurl.com/cLiqCb ★If you wish to donate towards the podcast follow the link below www.gofundme.com/ericrinehartpiano All ...

May 01, 2017•18 min

Opera Singer Chris Langton: On Persistence in Music and Music Interpretation | Episode 15

Another great Thursday bit of inspiration with my old friend and colleague, Chris Langton. He has a bachelor's in Euphonium Performance and Music Education and a masters in Vocal Performance. This interview is GREAT. Chris is funny, charismatic, and surely knows his stuff. Press play just to hear the first 2 minute preview. I guarantee it will deliver in just 2 minutes. Join our mailing list! eepurl.com/cLiqCb ★If you wish to donate towards the podcast follow the link below www.gofundme.com/eric...

Apr 27, 2017•45 min

How to find a Great Piano Teacher, Episode 11

Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/cLiqCb ★If you wish to donate towards the podcast follow the link below www.gofundme.com/ericrinehartpiano All funds go towards sustaining my living as a full-time musician and ability to devote myself to music, piano, and education. Generosity is greatly appreciated. ★ Musical Minds Content on the interwebs: Soundcloud → @musicalmindspodcast Facebook →www.facebook.com/Musical-Minds-Po…t_homepage_panel Website →erinehart93.wixsite.com/musicalmindspodcast ...

Apr 08, 2017•17 min

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